Avalanche Forecasts vs Powder Chaser

Get real-time updates on avalanche danger levels with Avalanche Forecasts. Our app makes it easy to see current danger levels at-a-glance for every forecast center in North America. Simply select your desired timeframe (Today/Tomorrow/2 Days Out) and view color-coded danger levels on the map. Click on any region to view the detailed avalanche forecast from the source forecasting center. With support for forecasts from over 20 centers, including NWAC (Northwest US), CAIC (Colorado), UAC (Utah), SAC (Central Sierras), ESAC (Eastern Sierras), MSAC (Mount Shasta), BAC (Bridgeport, CA), BTAC (Jackson Hole), GNFAC (Bozeman), WCMAC (Missoula), FAC (Kalispell/Whitefish), SNFAC (Sun Valley), IPAC (Idaho Panhandle), PAC (McCall), MWAC (Mount Washington), KPAC (Flagstaff), TAC (Taos), WAC (NE Oregon), CNFAIC (Chugach), JAC (Juneau), AAC (Anchorage), HAIC (Haines), VAC (Valdez), Cordova, HPAC (Hatcher Pass), Avalanche Canada, Parks Canada, WhistlerBlackcomb, VIAC (Vancouver Island), and Avalanche Quebec (Chic Chocs) forecasting centers, you can stay informed no matter where you are. For feature suggestions, bug reports, or other feedback, please contact us at project-development@sierraavalanchecenter.org.

Powder Chaser — Stop guessing. Start chasing. Other apps tell you it snowed. We tell you if it's actually good. Our ML-powered snow quality algorithm analyzes 40 data points — from snow compaction and aging to freeze-thaw cycles to wind conditions — to give you a simple answer: is it worth the drive? WHY POWDER CHASER IS DIFFERENT Most ski apps show snowfall numbers. But 10cm of snow means nothing if it fell on an ice layer, got wind-packed, or melted the next day. Powder Chaser tracks what actually matters: • Real snow quality that accounts for compaction, settling, and aging — not just raw snowfall • Quality ratings from Excellent to Not Skiable based on actual surface conditions • ML-predicted scores trained on thousands of real conditions • Multi-elevation analysis at base, mid, and summit 7-DAY SNOW QUALITY FORECAST Plan your powder days with confidence. Our forecast doesn't just show snowfall predictions — it predicts actual snow quality for each day, so you can pick the best day to go. 1040+ RESORTS, 25 COUNTRIES • North America: Whistler, Vail, Jackson Hole, Mammoth, Park City, Aspen + hundreds more • Europe: Chamonix, Zermatt, St. Anton, Verbier, Val d'Isère, Courchevel • Japan: Niseko, Hakuba • Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Oceania, South America SMART NOTIFICATIONS • Snow alerts when your favorite resorts get dumped on • Thaw-freeze warnings before icy conditions develop • Customizable thresholds — get notified only when it matters BEAUTIFUL MAP VIEW • Color-coded quality pins across all regions • Cluster view showing quality distribution at a glance • Nearby resort carousel with distance and quality • Date selector to preview future snow quality on the map BUILT FOR SKIERS, BY SKIERS • Favorites list for quick access to your go-to resorts • Share conditions with your ski crew • Works offline with smart caching • Metric and imperial units • 13 languages supported Download Powder Chaser and never miss a powder day again.